Coptic Christians in Egypt | Tattoos and Their Ancient Egyptian Language | تاريخ المصريين الاقباط
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Күн бұрынThey use the ancient Egyptian calendar, speak the last stage of the ancient Egyptian language, and have tattoos on their hands or wrists. Let's dive into another part of Egyptian culture that may be not so well known, but nonetheless just as fascinating and mysterious as so many other parts of life here in Egypt.
CHAPTERS:
Intro: 00:00
Population: 00:46
Coptic Name Origins: 1:13
Coptic Christians Ancestry: 2:34
Arrival of Christianity in Egypt: 3:06
Different Denominations: 3:50
Persecution: 4:16
Tattoos: 7:03
Coptic Calendar: 15:23
Coptic Christian Fasting: 17:03
Coptic Language: 18:37
Population of Christians in Egypt/Old Monasteries: 26:24
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@AhmedNour-wh1fc Ай бұрын
I am a Muslim Egyptian and very proud of our Coptic church. For me it resemble a link to our ancient Egyptians heritage and I am really thankful that they preserved the Egyptian language and many other traditions.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
That's awesome ❤
@MiroAMalek Ай бұрын
Lovely comment, brother, we are one ethnicity! 🇪🇬
@MarinaRiadCooks Ай бұрын
I like when I see a Muslim Egyptian brother or sister talk like this and have this mentality love. It gives me a fresh breath of air through all the tension and corrupted minds. Always praying to God to be more loving, respectful and peaceful citizens towards each other and be proud equally of our rich history and beloved country because we all came from the same greatest civilization in the world.
@rehabelbadawy Ай бұрын
There is no difference between Muslims and Christians in Egypt. We are both Copts, same DNA same land and same culture. I am so proud of churches and how my country is standing against extremists
@AhmedNour-wh1fc Ай бұрын
@@rehabelbadawy I agree ))
@MultiJermiah Ай бұрын
Excellent content .... I ' m Coptic Christian ... following your channel from along time .... wishing to you best residence in Egypt ✝☦😊
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊🙏 Coptic Christianity has a very deep and beautiful history, I learned a lot while researching for this video, it's absolutely fascinating. Now I want to go and explore these ancient monasteries!
@MultiJermiah Ай бұрын
@@Gventures Nice Decision ....... Recommend Saint Anthony Monastery .......The first Monk in all world ..... ask there for Father Azar he is Canadian and a monastic priest there ... Jesus Christ Blesses your doings 🙏✝☦⛪ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7OAjM5-vrCYY2w.html&ab_channel=SaintsGroup
@markk7569 Ай бұрын
Me and my family have been avid watchers of your Chanel for some time. I am Coptic and this video touched me. Thankyou for your care, accuracy and thoughtful research. Sometimes it can feel as if we are overlooked. This means a lot, Thank you ❤
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I have been intending to make this video for a long time, but I wanted to make sure it was a well thought out video, with accurate information, and representing Coptic Christians to the best of my ability, in a short video. There's a lot more that can be said about the topic, of course, but I think this is a good "intro" into the topic, and perhaps I can make more in the future. I learned a lot myself while making this video, it certainly has a very long and deep history! ❤❤🙏🙏
@user-uf7mi4lt5y Ай бұрын
Great video! Copts are a very important link. Although every new religion, that Egyptians were accepting, was bringing, also, a new cultural identity, in case of Christianity it enabled preservation of the old one. They use modified Greek alphabet with adition of letters for phonems that do not exist in the Greek language. That alphabet enabled disciphering earlier stages of Egyptian language and symbols that were used as you mentioned in the video. I would say that they are a bit more liberal part of Egyptian society. Nowdays they have equal rights although some old “relics” still exist like number of Copts in the military compared to the total population. I don’t know is that true but I have found an information that the Coptic language is preserved in spoken form in couple of vilages close to Luxor. Copts definetely deserve more of your videos.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! And yes, I have also heard that the Coptic language may still be spoken in some small villages near Luxor as well! Though I could not independently verify that and therefore excluded that from the video, I would love it if it were so. Thanks so much for watching and your insights! 😊🙏
@moelnaghi3714 14 күн бұрын
Astonishing vlog Keep it up girl 💪🏽
@hani1409 Ай бұрын
Amazing video, very informative
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🥰 I truly tried my best to be accurate and informative, there is so much history! 🙏
@lynnantoinette8937 Ай бұрын
Thank you for a very interesting and very informative topic. Keep it up, Ms Giselle 💕
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you Lynn! 🥰
@REX-sr9qq Ай бұрын
Am Muslim from Saudi Arabia in living in Egypt & I respect the Coptic Christian community ❤️
@theresahana7210 Ай бұрын
Thanks
@UsercopL902 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this awesome video!
@mariatanui8 Ай бұрын
This is so educative. Thanks!
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you Maria! 🥰
@user-ix2be4ws5k Ай бұрын
I am an Egyptian Muslim but I love the Copts they are our brothers in the homeland and I love history and everything you said is very great I hope there will be another part and there will be a translation in Arabic
@Gventures Ай бұрын
I unfortunately can't put Arabic subtitles because I don't know Arabic, but there are automatic Arabic subtitles available in KZfaq settings, you just need to go in there and click on it. Happy to read your comment, thank you so much! 🙏
@Kyrillos_hishmat Ай бұрын
اخوتكوا!.. ايه ده يعني مبقناش كافره خلاص
@Fankosho Ай бұрын
👍
@user-ix2be4ws5k Ай бұрын
@@Kyrillos_hishmatايوه احنا في مصر مسلم مسيحي اخوات واحد مفيش فرق مش هيطلع واحد عربي يفرقنا ولا يعمل فتنه ما بينا مع بعض كفايكم يا عرب احنا مصريين مع بعض ابتعدوا عننا
@Kyrillos_hishmat Ай бұрын
@@user-ix2be4ws5k طب ما انا بقولك مش اخوات.. عشان انا مصري.. بناءاً على تجربه يعني مش بكرر وخلاص زي ناس
@EgyptianEagle334 Ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video, not many travel youtubers talk about us when visiting Egypt so i apreciate you for showing everyone our traditions
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you Maximous, you guys really do have a unique and fascinating history I find intriguing! I hope to explore some of these ancient monasteries in the future. ❤
@judithmartin6896 Ай бұрын
Excellent video, fascinating n so well presented. Well done n thank you.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you Judith! ❤🙏
@tobiasbrizuela1312 Ай бұрын
Beautiful vid , Guiselle, loved it
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@fv1291 Ай бұрын
Thank you for educating us, Alex is a cool guy, and your scarf is beautiful. 😊
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thanks man! Yeah Alex is really cool, a good friend, and very kind of him to be in the video and explain so much to me and the audience 🥰
@jinxedjoe8862 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much , lovely vlog
@eomron5602 Ай бұрын
Very informative presentation, thanks.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! This video was tough to make! So much history 😅 But a great learning experience, and absolutely fascinating ❤
@eomron5602 Ай бұрын
@@Gventures When I was in Egypt in 1997 I traveled to Sharah Mohammad Ali to find an Arabic Oud to bring back to the USA. This street was amazing full of skilled craftsman making amazing instruments. This location might be another interesting adventure if it fits your schedule. thanks.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@eomron5602 Oh I've been there many times before and actually already filmed there. One of the old gates of Cairo is in that area. Riding on the back of a motorbike through the area: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7OjodKT36m-ip8.html Old Gate of Cairo: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9KdlaqGlsmWe2g.html
@LouisaH864 Ай бұрын
Verry nice and interesting video, thanks 💕
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you Louisa 🥰
@maryam_mukbang 26 күн бұрын
Love your videos, so informative! Interesting content
@Gventures 26 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@archanapal8072 Ай бұрын
Was waiting fr ur sunday upload all day🤣🤣 thanks.. wonderful vlog aagain❤❤❤
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Ahaha, that's so awesome, thank you so much archanapal! I was a little late in uploading today, this video took a lot longer than usual to make 😅 Thanks so much for watching! ❤❤❤
@fadyromany8345 Ай бұрын
Appreciate sharing this video, Gisselle! I came across your channel for your motorcycle trips. Stay safe and see you on the road! 🤍
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you! Definitely more rides will be in the future (of course 😅). Once it cools down I want to take some more trips around the country too ❤
@fadyromany8345 Ай бұрын
Awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing them 😊 You should plan a ride to the Monastery of Saint Anthony the great; if you like highways and mountains you'd like that ride... But not in July like I did, if the hot weather scares you much 😅 You'd also stretch more to the Monastery of St. Paul after it, but I returned in same day so didn't have much time
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@fadyromany8345 Yes, since discovering the existence of this monastery, I now do plan to make a road trip to the monastery! I think I would make a several day trip of it though, so I could enjoy and explore a bit. Then I would also have time to visit the Monastery of St. Paul 😁 I have so many trips I want to make, it's just about finding the time to make them all. And you are right, I do not want to drive in the summer heat! 😂 But I want to make a trip to the Nile Delta and visit places like Zagazig, Tanis and Damietta. Another trip northwest to Marsa Matruh, passing through Al Alamein and other coastal cities. If I could take enough time off, I would even like to make it to Siwa (I've been there before, but I took a bus that time). This fall I would really like to drive to Jordan, but there are a lot of logistical issues with that trip, like passing through the Sinai Peninsula (I need a special permit to do that). I think I can probably only take one trip a year for these longer journeys, but there are many I would like to make. So much to explore! ❤
@fadyromany8345 Ай бұрын
Wow! That also means more virtual adventures for us through your channel 😉 Regarding the trip to Red Sea monasteries, if you not planning to continue to Gouna or Hurghada, I suggest checking St. Paul's hotel maps.app.goo.gl/53wNTPpRZeah35AK6 I'm not sure if it's open for solo travelers, though. Regarding the trip to Jordan, all motorcycles have to get permission to pass, but it's doable within riding groups; I currently recall Omar Al Fardi, you may reach him, he's very helpful and went through it before, I assume www.youtube.com/@omarmansourtrips Can't agree more! There is so much to explore, and maybe I'll reconsider my riding boundaries/ restrictions and just explore 😁 Good luck with your trips!
@georgeatef2784 Ай бұрын
Very good effort on research ❤
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙏
@jnonne Ай бұрын
Excellent video. I learn so much watching your channel. Keep them coming.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@lissamullen3331 Ай бұрын
Wonderful video. Thanks for all the amazing history about Coptic Christians!
@osamaayyad380 Ай бұрын
Extraordinary topic and amazing presentation and analysis as always. Kudos to you for being brave, and bringing this video loud and clear despite all the animosities. Without further ado, your videos contents about Egypt are entirely amazing. Keep the great work and stay safe. God bless.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
🙏🙏
@SuperMina7 28 күн бұрын
What a great and honest video! Very nice work. Thank you
@Gventures 27 күн бұрын
🙏🙏
@nabiltawfik4514 Ай бұрын
Another informative video 👍👍 thank's
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you Nabil! 🙏 I learned a lot while making this video, it required a lot of research 😅
@Fankosho Ай бұрын
I'm Coptic orthodox from Cairo.. ❤✝️🙏 great video , thank you 👍
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you Fanksho! It's a fascinating history, and I know there's a lot more for me to learn about the subject, but I just wanted to give a brief overview of Coptic Christians in Egypt. Perhaps I will make more videos about more specific topics and aspects of Coptic Christians in the future. 🙏
@michaelandrew4812 Ай бұрын
What a wonderful video so well researched and presented.Loved how much history you were able to share.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you very much Michael 🙏
@michaelandrew4812 Ай бұрын
@@Gventures Thank you keep up the wonderful videos absolutely love them
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@michaelandrew4812 100% I will! I appreciate your support, I love what I do, but it's always encouraging to hear other people enjoy them and find them helpful 🤩
@user-ye7xw9tf2j 12 күн бұрын
I love your content very much. I am a Coptic Christian in Egypt, and there are not many people who talk about us except a few, and you are one of them.
@Gventures 12 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏 It's a fascinating and rich history ❤
@EhabAref Ай бұрын
Great video!! I’ve been enjoying your videos for quite some time now. I’m Egyptian/American, born in Shubra, where Muslims and Christians lived side by side. You should visit Shubra and see that for yourself. Even though we’re not Christian, I’ve had nothing but respect for my Christian neighbors. Thanks to my mom for making sure I learned about their traditions, which were different from ours. Grateful for the work you put into your videos. The filming and editing have certainly improved ❤ Maybe our paths will cross one day when I visit Egypt.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Ehab! Yeah I'm always trying to improve my videos, I'm happy to hear you see some improvement over the time since I first started the channel. There's still A LOT more I can improve, but it's a learning process, one day at a time 😅 And yes, I have both Christian and Muslim friends here in Egypt, and we are all friends with each other, religion does not separate us at all. I love Egypt ❤
@EhabAref Ай бұрын
@@Gventures You're very welcome! It's fantastic to see your dedication to improving your videos. The progress you've made since you first started is truly impressive. Remember, growth is a journey, and you're doing an amazing job taking it one step at a time. Your openness to learning and willingness to embrace the process is inspiring. Keep shining, and continue sharing your love for Egypt with the world!
@montu94 Ай бұрын
Would love to see more videos on these monasteries, considering Copts founded monistic life. I know you covered the cave church in one of your older videos. Looked absolutely amazing.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Yes I want to visit these monasteries as well! They are pretty far away from me, but sometime in the future I definitely want to visit them! Hopefully I can ride my motorcycle to them and make a road trip out of it 😅
@montu94 Ай бұрын
@@Gventures Do it. Your Fayoum series was awesome! More crazy road trip videos please, they make my office job more exciting.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@montu94 😄Oh I 100% plan to! I am waiting for fall or winter when the weather cools down again, but I have so many places I want to visit! Really it's endless, I am working on where I am able to go this fall/winter, but I have ideas to drive to Jordan (though passing through Sinai is problematic due to certain permissions), I also want to explore the Nile Delta, want to drive to Marsa Matruh, amongst dozens of other places. Eventually, I will visit them all! 😄❤😎
@faragyehya7020 Ай бұрын
Thank you for efforts good work
@MarinaRiadCooks Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for talking about my history and about my identity that I am proud of as Egyptian Coptic Christian woman. When I travel around the world I always being surprised that people don’t know that rich history in Egypt especially Christianity in Egypt. I am proud that I am direct related to Pharos. Also even if our percent is like 10% of the population which I highly doubt it because our government is corrupted for many years. We will still fill countries with our numbers 10% it is like 15 million Christians in Egypt. Also some of our Coptic words still survived in the daily life in current Egyptian Arabic dialect. Like بح بعبع طنش فتافيت حنطور امبو شبشب صهد يالهوى طعمية اوضة طربيزة and many more
@abomoaaz7245 Ай бұрын
من اين اتيت بخمسة عشر مليون عدد المسيحين أقل من عشرة مليون بكثير والمفروض انتم في الكنيسه لديكم سجلات أعرضوها لماذا تخفوها وتقولي الحكومه فاسده عدد المسيحين أقل من عشرة مليون بكثير ربما خمسه او سبعه مليون
@roxydiaz1 Ай бұрын
I love your channel your amazing and descriptive videos are better than those on regular tv thanks for your hard work and sharing Egyptian history with us Shukran
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thanks you so much Roxy! 🥰🙏🙏
@MenWithMotorbike Ай бұрын
Your videos are soo good and helpful :) we are learning a lot, thank you for sharing your experience, we are flying to Cairo tomorrow and spend time in Egypt for two weeks I can’t wait 😁
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Badass! Welcome to Cairoooooo! 🚗🚕🛺🏍⛵🌞😎
@hanirfaraghh4938 Ай бұрын
Lovely documentary
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@user-ix2be4ws5k Ай бұрын
Thank you very much and I wish you all the success and lasting success ❤
@mikaelm_ Ай бұрын
Thank you Gisselle for a stellar video. As a Nordic European with partially Coptic Egyptian heritage (roots in Cairo) I am really considering visiting Egypt, especially Cairo after so many years. Partially thanks to your Egypt videos! There's authenticy and slight rawness in your videography which feels relatable, appealing and even sometimes (slightly) emotional because your videos bring back memories. You're a standout on what you do here! Wish you all the best and keep up the good work! Cairo is your playground :)
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Mika! You definitely should make another visit back. I love Egypt so much, and appreciate your kind words ❤❤
@Marcus1985 26 күн бұрын
As a devout Evangelical Lutheran Christian from Germany, deeply influenced by high church traditions, I am particularly moved by the Oriental Orthodox Christianity. The bravery and dedication of Coptic Christians to wear their faith on their sleeves, quite literally, with a tattooed cross on their wrist in Egypt, is nothing short of admirable. On my left wrist, I bear the tattoo of the Christian fish (Ichthys symbol), right over my pulse artery, a beautiful testament that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, the very center of my existence. On the inside of my right ankle, an anchor tattoo, designed as a Christian cross with a heart, signifies the virtues of faith, love, and hope. These tattoos are a powerful declaration of my faith, indelible and ever-present, accompanying me for life. Should I ever find myself in Jerusalem, I am drawn to the idea of getting a cross tattoo on my right wrist, perhaps a Jerusalem Cross or a Coptic Cross. Yet, I hesitate, pondering whether it would be fitting or respectful for me, a non-Copt, to bear the Coptic cross. I would appreciate your insights on this matter.
@Gventures 25 күн бұрын
I am not Coptic Christian, I really have no idea what to say about that. I personally feel it's kind of their thing, but I can also imagine a Coptic Christian saying they don't care, so 🤷♀️
@fatherjeremiahattaalla4859 Ай бұрын
I am a Coptic Orthodox Priest residing in Canada. Thank you for showing our heritage, may God bless you
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you Father Jeremiah! It is a very deep and rich history, I love learning about all the incredible parts of Egyptian culture, and the Coptic Christians history is truly fascinating!
@fatherjeremiahattaalla4859 5 күн бұрын
I like your content, yes, it is a very rich culture, thank you for getting back to me, who knows if we can see you one time in the future. May God bless you
@user-jd5ej4gl9j Ай бұрын
thank you for history info your knoweldge in egypt is deeper thank you again G.
@johnbyrne6677 Ай бұрын
Hi pal,great video, I love your videos. I'm from ireland and travel to egypt every few months.your video's are always really good. X take care
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thanks man! I love making these videos, there's so many fascinating aspects of life in Egypt, and it of course is just PACKED with history. Layers upon layers, it's almost overwhelming 😅 But absolutely incredible ❤
@Beentheredonethat903 Ай бұрын
So interesting! Good reminder of the people who stood up for their faith by having the cross tattoo. That's so great that they do this to show their faith now. Interesting facts about the language and history. I enjoy your videos.:)
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Yes it really is so fascinating, I learned a lot while making this video. Thank you so much 🙏🙏
@body-bz9vz Ай бұрын
What a great channel! 😍 U are. So sweet 💖
@gabrielgabriel5177 Ай бұрын
People who do not know about christianity in egypt hardly know anything serious about christianity. Egypt always was strong center of christianity in the first centuries and still is. After council of chalcedon and islamic invation it just was too isolated from western world. Egypt alwahs has played extremeyl important role in christianity.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Then a lot of people don't know anything about Christianity, because I've met plenty of people here who did not realize there is still a fairly large community of Christians here today. Of course, many people know of the ancient past, Mary Joseph and Jesus passing through here as a baby, small things like that, but I have met plenty of people who are not aware of the CURRENT state of Christianity in Egypt.
@gabrielgabriel5177 Ай бұрын
@@Gventures i think you are right. And of I course exaggerated but at least they dont know about church history which is quite essential part of christianity. I was very glad you talked about this. Truly people dont know about christianity in Egypt and its good someone is talking about. Coptic Orthodoxy is propably also most authentic christianity.
@carstensanonym7527 Ай бұрын
Good overview, thanks! You mentioned your residence card... I assume it is a permanent or at least longer then the 6 month i normally apply for. May i ask how you got it?
@mickanton7285 Ай бұрын
Thank you Giselle
@user-ibrahim538 25 күн бұрын
As an Egyptian Muslim ,I can say this is an incredible video ❤⛪️🕌❤
@freesoul6122 19 күн бұрын
You are a lovely person, keep making videos :) Also greetings to our Christian brothers and sisters.
@yifatnisan6202 Ай бұрын
Giselle!! Thanks again for an insightful posting. Happy that in these day and age Coptic people are not persecuted anymore. I met at one time some Coptic christians and they were very friendly and hospitable. And for that I'm grateful. All the best!
@henrykoulta351 Ай бұрын
Not true at all just few weeks ago some copts homes were burned down while people inside by a mub just for a rumor that copts of this village are trying to build a Church
@ted8372 Ай бұрын
seek a local church they often make trips to different monasteries and they provide transportation as well and try to make lovely videos as u always do ❤
@Gventures Ай бұрын
I want to ride my motorcycle! 😄 But eventually I will make it out there. Thank you Ted! 😁🙏
@nightstormm Ай бұрын
Im a catholic Egyptian .. we all live in peace and harmony in egypt among muslims and other minorities ❤🇪🇬 Thank u for this beautiful video ❤❤
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much nightstormm🥰🙏🙏
@mtm4a Ай бұрын
This is such a challenging subject, Gisselle, and I am fascinated by your insight into the religious side of Egypt's culture. The comments by your viewers reflect very favourably on your knowledge and clear explanation of the Coptic Church in Egypt, so congratulations for conveying this so well. Your friend Alex also helped to clarify many aspects of the Church in a proud and meaningful way, so thanks to you both for raising my understanding of this important part of Egypt's way of life. 😀William
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you William! This was a very difficult video to make, not only due to it's sensitive nature and it's very long history, but because I wanted to represent, as accurately as possible, so many aspects about Coptic Christians here. Although I am no historian, I extensively researched, pouring over various articles, watching videos, asking Egyptians here questions about this topic, and hope I did it justice. I appreciate your recognition of my efforts. And yes, Alex is fantastic, I'm so happy he was willing to be interviewed and share his knowledge and experience with me, he is very proud and passionate about his faith and the Coptic Churches history, and it shows. I am very grateful for his help. Thank you so much again William ❤🙏
@mtm4a Ай бұрын
@@Gventures - Thank you Gisselle. The effort and research you put into making this video are clear for all to see, and yes certainly you did it justice. You are a great teacher, with your knowledge, your clarity, and profound empathy.
@13mikilino Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much!!!! What a generous donation ❤🙏🙏🙏
@j.suis9668 Ай бұрын
Alex singing - like ok, I’m not Egyptian; but him singing and hearing him sing in Coptic brought tears to my eyes. That’s history… that’s actual history … and it should be protected like the treasures and relics found in the tombs of the pharaohs. 💙🙈💙
@Anneliese210 16 күн бұрын
I am so happy, that hey are still alive ❤ its so precious 💞💕 love to all
@MichelAbdelMessih Ай бұрын
Thank you for the great video .. enjoyed it as a coptic christian
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you, I know I far from covered everything, but I did my best 🙏
@gravity414 Ай бұрын
Egypt is the most richest historical site globaly
@s_mavi Ай бұрын
Wow You're at 15k now consistency is everything. Your narration has gotten so much better since 2 years ago.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Ahaha, thank you so much s_mavi! Yes consistency is key! I think I have also improved a lot since I started the channel, but of course I can still improve a lot more. It's a learning process, and there's always room for more progress and improvement 😁 Happy to see you're still watching, thanks so much for your continued support! ❤🙏
@s_mavi Ай бұрын
@@Gventures Some day soon you'll get that silver 100k plaque. Keep putting out more content like this I loved the historical lesson in the video.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@s_mavi Thank you! 🥰😁🙏
@lesleycoward3078 Ай бұрын
Extremely professional first-class presentation, and very informative - thank you! It reminded me of some Coptic friends I had years ago, who ran the delightfully eccentric Windsor Hotel on Alfi Bey Street, Cairo. It’s like walking into an Agatha Christie novel, with very little changed since the British left Egypt. A few people are trying to find out if this amazing place is still open. Maybe you have heard of it?
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you Lesley! Are you talking about this place? maps.app.goo.gl/fD6L3gLzrWQZpnCKA I have never been here or heard of it before, but I must have walked by it dozens of times before.
@clever1840 Ай бұрын
Nice informative video thank you❤ , I'm trying to recognize this place 0:08 but couldn't lol, Is this zamalek or manyal?!!
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Zamalek 😁 Both the islands are so beautiful though. Thanks Clever! 🥰
@clever1840 Ай бұрын
Wow I'm correct 🕺💃🕺💃 enjoy hun 😘
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@clever1840 Haha, yes you nailed it! 😁😎
@clever1840 Ай бұрын
@@Gventures cuz I'm handsome 😎😂 lol
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@clever1840 🤣I think because you are clever 😆
@berndpape407 Ай бұрын
Wichtig und interessant !
@1981bessa 23 күн бұрын
nice
@Mekerino1 Ай бұрын
Thanks for this video, it might be interesting to know about the last village in Egypt who kept the original late coptic pronunciation until now! Make searches on Alzeniya village in Luxor, you are going to be amazed of its story with old coptic pronunciation tradition. Btw I'm muslim and I speak coptic fluently :)
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Really? That's badass you speak Coptic! How did you learn Coptic, did you go to school to study it? As an Egyptian it's a part of your history so I can see why you would want to know, but was there any other reason for learning it? Because I know very few people can speak it now, especially conversationally. Can you speak it conversationally? Who do you speak it with?! I'm so interested 😅 And thanks for the information about this village, I am certainly going to search more about it, I find this fascinating! Thank you so much! 🙏
@Mekerino1 Ай бұрын
@@Gventures Yes I do speak coptic I have learnt from books of course as there are no more native speakers alive left. I learnt coptic because it's our original language and of course because it's the language of the great pharaohs. You can see videos of me speaking in coptic and there is one video talking about the original pronunciation or the old pronunciation of coptic which still conserved in the Zeniya village. And I'm not the only one who can speak coptic there is one family reviving the late pronunciation of coptic in Akhmim (Suhaj governate) and other family has revived already the modified Greco-Bohairic coptic (the Modern pronunciation of coptic now in church) I know I'm running over many terms that might be unclear but sorry here is not the best place to explain :D
@Super_Sigma_A7A Ай бұрын
I suggest to you to visit Bashmour and to talk about the story of Mina Bashmoury
@ziadahmed9345 Ай бұрын
The hot wave will kill me😵 Very hot weather in may is abnormal we didn't experience that before
@MiroAMalek Ай бұрын
Thank you for your curiosity and research. You did a fantastic job at presenting an ACCURATE overview of our history and heritage in a fair and balanced tone. Coptic is first and foremost an ethnicity. As you said, Muslim Egyptians are ethnic Copts whose ancestors converted to Islam. Though the majority of Egyptian Christians are Orthodox, there is also a Coptic Catholic Church that is in full communion with Rome! Alex seems like a kind spirit and I really enjoyed your exchange with him. Don’t let any comments from biased individuals whose feelings were hurt by historical facts discourage you. Also, I wish you a lovely and safe stay in our soulful Egypt. Small donation here, wish I could give more! ❤🤍🖤
@Gventures Ай бұрын
I think this may be my favorite comment! Thank you so much Miro, I really appreciate your kind words, and you are correct, Alex is a very kind soul, and is truly proud of his faith and his roots. Thank you so much for your donation, but more than that, thank you for your kindness and encouragement. I really love your country and all the beautiful people I meet here ❤
@GhgGhn-he7du Ай бұрын
I am the same Adeni in the previous comment, and I am an Egyptian from a village in the countryside next to Mansoura. In fact, we are increasing very much. I was recently on the live For an atheist on Tik Tok, and he had two million and a hundred thousand likes. In 2014, in a video on KZfaq, the Mufti of the Republic said that more than 12.5% of Egyptians have left Islam.
@SS-td8jq Ай бұрын
Keen to seeing your utube clip at St Anthony's Monastery plzzzz
@Gventures Ай бұрын
When I go there I will certainly make a video 😊
@johnhannapro Ай бұрын
I used to love your videos and your beautiful channel, but after this video… I love you more I live in California and Will visit Egypt in October - it would be nice if I get the chance to meet 🌷
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙏
@lesleycoward3078 Ай бұрын
Yes, that's the one! It's quite famous. A venerable Cairo institution from a bygone era (still with original furniture and fittings, including a manual switchboard and bakerlite telephones!). Might even make an interesting piece?
@youtubechannely Ай бұрын
How interesting! I had no idea security guards checked ID or needed proof of religion. I suppose it must depend on the specific church and the specific time/occasion. I've attended events at churches, been at a church where a friend was helping design and teach choreography for an event, and attended multiple weddings and funerals, as well as visiting historical churches, and was never asked for ID. At times I was even wearing a hijab, so it was clear I was Muslim. Awesome video as always. I love that you interviewed a friend to give us an everyman perspective, not an expert.
@youtubechannely Ай бұрын
11th Bashans 1740
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Yeah, perhaps it does depend on the church. All I know is, there are security personnel outside any church I have entered here in Egypt, and they did check my ID. But it could vary. I have attended Christian weddings where of course their Muslim friends attended, and to my knowledge they weren't checking ID's, just asking "Here for the wedding?" and then allowed to pass. I didn't intend to imply Muslims are not allowed into churches, but just on a regular, normal day, I have seen them check ID's. It's a murky area that I don't know everything about, but it's something I have encountered here that I have not encountered in other countries. Thanks so much for watching and your input! ❤
@Siwyenbast Ай бұрын
Hmm, definitely informative. :) Not twenty minutes from my house here in Houston, TX, there's a Coptic Church. That said, if you ever want to dig a little deeper on the academic side of it, I'd recommend talking to Dr. Tamara Siuda, as they're a Coptologist and Egyptologist that I follow. That said, I wonder if anyone still holds the old beliefs of the pharaohs there, even in just a superstition or clandestine. Probably isn't safe for them if they are fully that, though. One day I will visit Egypt with my temple. Just gotta save up.
@toti2441 Ай бұрын
thx a lot for the vid. and as a coptic christian i agree with all what u said ,, those are facts and not deniable
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Toti! This was a hard video to make, it required a lot of research 😅 But I learned a lot in the process of making it, and it's a very fascinating history! Very cool, and not so well known (or at least, talked about) part of Egyptian history and culture (when compared to ancient Egypt and stuff). Thank you so much again 🙏❤
@toti2441 Ай бұрын
@@Gventures Thank Youuu for documenting our story , you are really talented person. even our public media never mentioned such Facts , but u know what i mean , no need to trigger a debate here 😅😅,
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@toti2441 🙏🙏
@samjeremy6276 Ай бұрын
Good to know about minorities in some countries, way to go girl 🙌👏👏👏🙌
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thanks Jeremy! 🙏
@theresahana7210 Ай бұрын
Nicely done I am a coptic orthodox living in the Us
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Shukran 🙏
@GeorgeB1959 Ай бұрын
Great video, I’m a Christian Egyptian and still learned a lot from your video. Great job, Shame on me. Thank you.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Thank you George! And no shame on you, I researched a lot for this video and STILL have so many questions 😅 Thankfully, I was able to ask my friend about many aspects of the history, he helped me a lot and I'm grateful he was willing to be interviewed. But it's a very long history, and I really just touched the surface of the subject. Thanks again! ❤🙏
@mahmoudyousry8198 Ай бұрын
Coptic Christians in egypt are an interesting thing to talk about
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Yes, it's a fascinating topic with a lot of history
@Edik_San Ай бұрын
Going to Giza and Cairo for just 3 days next week, could you recommend a private driver, please? I found the prices of entrances to museums and monuments quite cheap, the uber or taxi also cheap, but when I look for tour guides and group tours, then, or they do not go to all the places I would prefer, going to others that I do not want, and also the costs are really really expensive if compared with the costs when doing by ourselves. So I would prefer to pay an amount of money to a driver. And in some monuments, if there will be a guide, next to the entrance I would pay it separately too. I found the trips with groups and guides too much time doing things I maybe not be that much interested to do specially because I only have 3 days to do it so I needed to tell "look, I would like to visit this, and this and this", to adjust the "tour" to my interests. Thanks for any help.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
I wish I could help, but I have actually never hired a private driver, so I have no contacts. Since I bought my motorcycle here, I always drive that around, and before I bought my motorcycle, I always took Uber motorcycle to get around, or took public transportation, like the train. Tour agencies and guides are always expensive, but if you want a tour guide, I would suggest paying for one through an actual company, and not the people lingering outside museums and ancient sites. I did that once, and the tour guide was not good at all. Possibly hard to understand the accent or not the best English, most of the things she said I had already read on Wikipedia, she added no new knowledge, and I think she was just making some stuff up on the spot. She claimed she had a masters in Hieroglyphics, which I highly doubt, why would she be sitting outside waiting for people coming in if she had that level of education, she could just go get a job with a company and get paid much more. She also kept referencing Christianity and the Virgin Mary at ancient Egyptians sites (somehow trying to connect the two?), it was just all very weird. But you are correct, if you want to create your own tour, it is much more expensive. If I were you, I would just take Uber where you want to go. But if you absolutely require a private driver, then I wish you luck in your search! And sorry I couldn't help you there. All the best 🙏
@Edik_San Ай бұрын
@@Gventures No say sorry I know you are always on bike and I say thank you for your videos. Exactly for them, I see it is possible to do it by ourselves but the "scammers" made me the wish to or to find someone to indicate me a known private driver or to go to the tours. As I said, the problem about tours, is that they have their places specified and sometimes when I find something close to what I want, then other place is missing (for example I wanted to find a tour that would include Isis temple, Kom Ombo temple and Horus temple but or I only find with Isis and Horus without Kom Ombo or the last 2 without Isis). Even if I just stayed 1 hour inside them just to have a "glance" so I must find a driver to hire. Maybe I will try to find an Uber for example and ask him if he would drive me all day in Cairo, and then when in Luxor, to find a taxi driver. Abu Simbel I will go with an organized tour. I found it too far and complicated to go by myself. Thanks a lot. If you wish to be my guide in Cairo, we can use Uber hehe. Or just to take a coffee. Anyway thanks for your videos, you are very natural, friendly, easygoing, so, definitely an unsnobbish person!!! Was great to find your channel and to follow it.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@Edik_San Actually yes that's a very good idea, make a deal with an Uber driver, many of them will offer you their number so you can call them later, so if speak to them about paying them for the day a good price and tell them where you want to go, I am sure you will be able to find someone willing to do that (as long as their English is good enough to communicate what you want). Ahaha, I'm a terrible guide, but maybe if I have time for coffee. These days I've been so busy, it's absolutely crazy 😅But I really appreciate your support and am happy you are going to be able to experience Egypt, I love this country so much 😊
@ahmedmohamedlema2203 Ай бұрын
ترجمة نص باستخدام الكاميرا Welcome to Egypt. My name is Ahmed. If you want me to help you, graduate in Egypt. Nurti Egypt ❤❤❤
@abooddaily2540 Ай бұрын
Guys what are some good hostels in Alexandria??
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Alexandria has VERY FEW hostels. When I first when to Alex in 2021, there was only one: Ithaka Hostel. There is now another hostel there called Egyptus Villa Hostel, but I have never been there to check it out myself. I will say that Ithaka Hostel isn't the greatest hostel I have been to. Limited bathrooms, not the cleanest place on earth, and the social environment can be a bit lacking. I met quite a few people that were staying there long term while studying Arabic, so it was almost treated as more of a home for them than anything else. That being said, I have also met some cool people staying at Ithaka, and it is right along the Corniche just across from the sea, which is visible from some of the balconies in the rooms. If you try out Egyptus, let me know how it is 😄 www.hostelworld.com/pwa/wds/s?q=Alexandria,%20Egypt&country=Egypt&city=Alexandria&type=city&id=1181&from=2024-06-26&to=2024-06-27&guests=2&page=1
@abooddaily2540 Ай бұрын
@@Gventures thank YOU! I'll check it OUT & will give YOU a feedback.. I'm actually going there for the first timee EVER to make a video about the city, TOO excited!!😍
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@abooddaily2540 That's awesome! There's a lot to see there! If you like going for walks to explore the city, consider walking to the catacombs, you'll see different parts of the city on that walk and I enjoyed it when I did it myself. If you do that, I suggest arriving to the catacombs as soon as they open. Little to no people for the first 20 mins or half hour, so you have silence and explore catacombs as they should be, without a bunch of yelling people. Also the fish market is awesome! But there's so much to see. Fish Market Part 1 and 2: Part 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5hkqJV8ubDWg2w.html&pp=ygUUZ3ZlbnR1cmVzIGFsZXhhbmRyaWE%3D Part 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZ6YdJCnxrPPaYk.html 2,000 year old Catacombs: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7lgrdqEl9yXk2Q.html&pp=ygUUZ3ZlbnR1cmVzIGFsZXhhbmRyaWE%3D Walking Tour Alex: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8qFpNSfrNSopYE.html&pp=ygUUZ3ZlbnR1cmVzIGFsZXhhbmRyaWE%3D Fish restaurant: (choose your own fish - cheap prices too!) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqejiNmcu7WZf58.html&pp=ygUUZ3ZlbnR1cmVzIGFsZXhhbmRyaWE%3D Citadel: (some of the stones used to build this were actually left over from the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the ancient 7 wonders of the world!) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grJ2atSK1s2Xp30.html&pp=ygUUZ3ZlbnR1cmVzIGFsZXhhbmRyaWE%3D P.S. no idea about your nationality, but if you're of Arab nationality, you're not going to be allowed to stay in dorm rooms in hostels, they will force you to get a private room. Egypt law. 😑
@abooddaily2540 Ай бұрын
@@Gventures oh! I am an Arab, Egypt laws suckk!.. What's residing in a private room look like & what are the prices ? & Thx sooo much for sharing this! ❤️
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@abooddaily2540 Yeah 😕Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, it's really unfair. Um, I'm honestly not sure about prices for a private room, but you can find the prices listed on sites like booking.com, agoda.com, or hostelworld.com. Sometimes, private rooms in hostels can actually be more expensive than a hotel room, so make sure to check local, budget hotels and stuff if the prices for private rooms in hostels are too high.Good luck....
@CinderaceLover Ай бұрын
What a nice guy❤ shocking the way behaviour goes on with religion! Hope you're ok my friend love UK ❤🇬🇧
@amra1a2007 Ай бұрын
U R The Best ❤️❤️❤️ U have Egyptian blood 🙏👍
@Gventures Ай бұрын
😅
@user-uf7mi4lt5y Ай бұрын
In my previous comment it was mentioned that Copts are a link to understand ancient Egypt and their language. However, they are also a link to understand some Muslim practices. Since early days it was important for early Muslims to be close to Christians. The first mosque in Egypt was built in Fustat just outside of the area called Coptic Cairo. Minbars, mihrabs, minarets and other things originate from Coptic and Oriental Orthodox Christianity traditions. A fun fact is that Copts have their music notations for their hymns and chants. Unlike other Orthodox Christians they use music instruments but just rhytm instrumets like triangles and cymbals. Their liturgical practices are influenced by the Greek language and some of their hymns are completely in Greek. Recently Copts celebrated Easter. (May 5th). They use a Greek greeting (C)Hristos anesti! and respond with Alithos anesti! (Christ is risen! Indeed he is risen!) . That greeting is used long time after Easter among Orthodox Christians. BTW, to all Copts I wish: Ⲭ̀ⲣⲓⲥⲧⲟⲥ Ⲁ̀ⲛⲉⲥⲧⲏ !
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Awesome 😎 Thanks for the added knowledge, I did not know this! The history certainly is long and rich ❤
@user-oy4vu3ck3u Ай бұрын
So when he says he's vegan, is this all the time or only when fasting? I went to Egypt with my native friends but I want to learn the language to travel again someday- and I'm vegan. It would be really helpful to just tell people I am fasting.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Hahaha. So it's just when they are fasting, but it ends up being a good portion of the year. Fasting is actually called sayami, so you can just ask for sayami menu and see if they have it at restaurants. I mention that in this video I made about vegan and veg food in Egypt kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8CqlNF_mtW-qoU.html
@user-oy4vu3ck3u Ай бұрын
@@Gventures Perfect- thank you so much!
@antonmicheal 25 күн бұрын
Alexandrian Coptic Egyptian ❤
@mahmoudsoliman2115 Ай бұрын
🇪🇬❤
@John_Falcon Ай бұрын
I feel it's different where I am in the united states, where it's awkward if you don't have a tattoo. People assume I'm a virgin or something because no tattoooooo... Kind of reminds me of that movie; Idiocracy.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Ah...weird. I'm from the US and never experienced that 🤔
@esammousa434 Ай бұрын
👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
@mikemike5216 Ай бұрын
thank u very much my dear....god bless u
@robertw8666 Ай бұрын
One thing I found interesting was I was told several times that Coptics are not Arab. I assume Arab means Muslim now. I didn't know that before going to Egypt. Great video and I'm seeing visions of Christiane Amanpour in your future.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
I had to look her up. Wow 😅 I love making these videos though. So much to learn
@rashaaaro8976 Ай бұрын
المصريين ليسوا عرب المصرية مستقله كبلد وجنس مستقل نحن ناطقون باللغه العربيه فقط ولسنا عرب حتى اللهجه المصرية مختلفة تمام مع العربيه الفصحى
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@rashaaaro8976 Yes, the Arabs came to Egypt around the year 640, but Egyptians are not Arab. Although they of course did mix with Egyptians over the past 1,400 years, so many Egyptians have some Arab blood in them, but Egyptians are not ethnically Arab. At all.
@joelgaulton3565 10 күн бұрын
2:21 Coptic's reject Arabism like crazy though. My buddy's a Copt and if he heard that he could go into convulsions.
@Gventures 10 күн бұрын
Lol not just Copts man, ask any Egyptian and they are staunchly Egyptian! Not Arab.
@sbe8544 Ай бұрын
Christian uses forced to wear heavy chain around their necks and that’s why they called them blue bone due to the blue mark in the bake of their neck
@Gventures Ай бұрын
As I mentioned in the video. A dark period of time. Thank God things are no longer like that
@rehabelbadawy Ай бұрын
I just want non Egyptians to know that Copts means all Egyptians not just Christians. When Arabs came to Egypt, some Copts converted to Islam and some stayed Christians. The relationship between muslims and Christians in Egypt is very special. They are the same DNA, language, and culture. The extremist views came from Saudi Arabia ( Wahhabism) recently not when Arabs came to Egypt. Actually one of Islam basics is to be nice to Coptic people. When Arab Muslims came to Egypt. They were 4000 while Egyptians were 1 million. No way they can kill 1 million. So saying that they converted because they were afraid of killing doesn’t make sense. I really like your videos❤️
@Gventures Ай бұрын
I think your first sentence is unnecessary, because I did say Coptic means Egyptian in the video, and I explained the history. But if you want to repeat what I said in the video, that's fine. About the rest of your comment, well....agree to disagree, to a certain extent. But I don't want to get into a big debate, and I do know that Wahhabism came much later, of course. Thanks for watching, I'm glad you like my videos. 🙏
@rehabelbadawy Ай бұрын
@@Gventures thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it ❤️
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@rehabelbadawy 😊🙏
@fefe8684 Ай бұрын
Coptic means Egyptian, so Muslims and Christians are Coptics.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
If you watched the video, then you already know I explain the origins of the word Coptic and it's meaning 😄
@مقارناتالجيوش Ай бұрын
coptic word in egypt its mean the people its mean muslims and Christians
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Why are you repeating what I already said in the video?
@KerolosEdwar-yp6mi 22 күн бұрын
@@GventuresBecause he knows that more than 95% of Christians are Copts, while less than 5% are Arabs
@ahmedhassanien7976 Ай бұрын
Great video, but regarding the topic of tattoos, please correct your information about this. It is that the beginning of tattooing was the persecution of Christians, not Muslims, by the Romans, where the sign of the cross was drawn, or what is known as “stamping the cross.” It is an inherited custom that Christians have known since the era of Roman martyrdom, which witnessed massacres against them to force them to leave Christianity and return to paganism, and the Christian fathers were afraid of death. They left their children after them to be raised by pagans, so they would hammer the cross for their children to ensure that they remained Christians. When the Islamic conquest came to Egypt, it was a reason for the Egyptian Christians being saved from the persecution and killing of the Romans, and the clergy received them warmly. They lived side by side with respect and love and were not persecuted. As for the tribute, it was paid in exchange for their protection, since they were not joining the army. Thanks
@Gventures Ай бұрын
I should inform you that there is no such thing as a "correction" when a video is already made and uploaded to KZfaq. The video process is done, finished. No more edits are made after this point, it is impossible. Beyond that, I would not change it even if I could. I am afraid we must disagree. As I stated in the video, the origins are somewhat obscure, but during my research, nowhere did I find any mention of what you are talking about. I checked many different resources and read many articles written by many different people around the world, as well as many Coptic Christians here in Egypt. They all claim it began under Muslim rule. Also, as you saw in the video, I spoke to a Coptic Christian. Even he did not attribute the history of the tattoo to the Romans, but to the time of Muslim rule (1,000 years ago? Muslims were ruling during that time). I do know Muslims put a stop to the persecution the Christians were receiving by the Romans, but it does not mean persecution completely stopped for Christians just because they were no longer being murdered by the Romans. Please listen to the video again and you will hear that I say "Christians were able to live in relative peace under Muslim rule," but again, Christians still did face persecution during that time. And the tax was not in exchange for military exemption, although that was a part of the deal. The tax was also much higher than the Muslim zakat, and God only knows what would happen if one couldn't pay. These events might be a darker part of history and not reflect pleasantly on Muslims in that era, but it is in fact a part of history one must acknowledge and move on from, not ignore and bury as if it never happened. The same goes for Christian history in many parts of the world (the crusades, anyone?), even recent US history, there are pleasant and unpleasant parts. I know things today are not this way, but I'm sorry, it did happen in the past.
@tastytechaddictsmtb Ай бұрын
How does it work if you’re an atheist, is there an option for no religion ?
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Not sure
@tastytechaddictsmtb Ай бұрын
@@Gventures when I was in Cairo recently I was asked by some kids what religion I was and when I said I wasn’t Muslim or Christian they asked if I was Jewish and then seemed confused when I said no religion.
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@tastytechaddictsmtb I was going to tell you that actually 🤣If you tell someone you have no religion, they aren't going to get it. And that is not just the kids, but the adults too. I've seen it many times before here. It doesn't register that you might not be religious
@tastytechaddictsmtb Ай бұрын
@@Gventures ha ha I did wonder as it did take some explaining . 😆
@Gventures Ай бұрын
@@tastytechaddictsmtb 😄Yep. Not a part of the culture here, everyone is religious, or even if they aren't, they usually aren't going around telling people that.
@waleedhaggy8858 Ай бұрын
Its only 6% ...not ten or twinty !!! ...they are trying to exaggerate it.. But i rarely meet Christians... And at school they were like one or two pupil in the 50 pupils class
@Gventures Ай бұрын
Agree to disagree
@henrykoulta351 Ай бұрын
50 years ago we were around 12 to 15 Christian students in my class that was 50 years ago I honestly don't know what are you talking about lol
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